Condition: analog viewfinder cameras

What we check on an analog rangefinder camera before it goes online – and what we don’t.

Example photo: Voigtländer Vitomatic, not your item. Tap or click a dot to see what we check there.

Example photo: Sucherkameras Voigtländer Vitomatic, von vorn, with dots at the points we check. The checks are also listed as text on this page.
Example photo: Sucherkameras Voigtländer Vitomatic, von hinten, with dots at the points we check. The checks are also listed as text on this page.

What we check

  • Shutter mechanism: fires reliably and resets cleanly
  • Film advance: runs smoothly, does not jam, and winds reliably
  • Rewind mechanism: engages and runs smoothly
  • Shutter: all speeds work, with smooth operation
  • Viewfinder image: visible, without major dirt or clouding
  • Light meter, if present
  • Front lens: checked for scratches, haze, and fungus

What we do not check

  • Light seals, unless obviously damaged
  • The accuracy of the light meter
  • Self-timer

Condition grades used here

Good, Acceptable, Partially Defective, and Defective. Partially Defective usually means a defective light meter.

What the grades mean exactly can be found under Condition of analog cameras. You can find an overview of all product types under Item condition.

  • Every item checked Condition clearly stated
  • Free shipping in Germany No minimum order, sent by DHL with tracking.
  • 1-month returns More than the 14-day EU minimum